Crime in Roxeth: statistics, rates and trends
1,557 crimes were recorded in Roxeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
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1,557 crimes were recorded in Roxeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 443 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roxeth has the 1,344th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roxeth | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,557 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.0 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,214 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roxeth was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,557 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,215). Over the whole period it rose 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,557 | 96.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,409 | 86.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,555 | 95.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,474 | 90.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,354 | 83.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,516 | 93.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,515 | 93.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,382 | 85.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,215 | 74.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 128 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roxeth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in drugs (+46%) and robbery (+42%). The largest falls were in burglary (-19%) and shoplifting (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 443 | 27.3 | 1.78 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 24.2 | 0.71 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 8.8 | 1.06 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 7.5 | 1.52 | -5% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -4% |
| Robbery | 68 | 4.2 | 3.10 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +2% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -10% |
| Drugs | 54 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +46% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 2.7 | 1.57 | -9% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +160% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +22% |
Anti-social behaviour in Roxeth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roxeth recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Roxeth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roxeth recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roxeth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roxeth recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roxeth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roxeth recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roxeth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roxeth recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roxeth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roxeth recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roxeth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roxeth recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roxeth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roxeth recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roxeth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roxeth recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roxeth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roxeth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roxeth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roxeth recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roxeth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roxeth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roxeth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roxeth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roxeth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roxeth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roxeth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roxeth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roxeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne | 774 | 82.0 | -15% |
| Rayners Lane | 535 | 52.7 | -45% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 923 | 96.3 | +0% |
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | -36% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -44% |
| Pinner South | 854 | 54.5 | -43% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +137% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -16% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Roxeth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 206 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 202 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Northolt Road | 60 |
| On or near The Heights | 59 |
| On or near Doncaster Drive | 53 |
| On or near Sherwood Road | 45 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 41 |
| On or near Parkfield Road | 38 |
| On or near Roxeth Green Avenue | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roxeth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 464 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 443 | 28.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Roxeth has an estimated population of 16,214. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roxeth sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roxeth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Roxeth a safe place to live?
Roxeth recorded 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Roxeth?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (393).
Is crime in Roxeth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roxeth was up 11% on the year before: 1,557 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roxeth?
Roxeth is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Roxeth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.